# CAF U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caf-u-17-afcon-cecafa-qualifiers
> Updated: 2026-10-14T12:46:40.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The 2027 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers commenced at the Kigali Pele Stadium with several opening matches. In Group C, Somalia drew 1-1 with Tanzania, while Tanzania defeated Kenya 2-0. The hosts, Rwanda, won 1-0 against South Sudan, and Uganda secured an 8-0 victory over Burundi in Group B.

As the group stages concluded, Somalia and Rwanda advanced to the semi-finals. Somalia secured the top spot in Group C following a 2-0 win over Kenya and a tie-breaking toss by the CECAFA competitions committee. Rwanda topped Group A after a 2-0 victory against Sudan. In Group B, Uganda qualified as leaders following a 1-1 draw with Ethiopia, while Ethiopia advanced as one of the best runners-up. The scheduled semi-final matchups included Uganda against Ethiopia and Rwanda against Somalia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Algeria reaches historic first Futsal AFCON semi-final

Algeria has reached its first-ever Futsal AFCON semi-final after defeating Zambia 7-4. Morocco, Egypt, and Angola have also secured spots in the knockout stages of the tournament in Morocco.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/somalia-and-rwanda-advance-to-caf-u-17-afcon-semi-finals

### 2026-10-11: Tanzania and Rwanda secure opening wins in U-17 AFCON qualifiers

Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda secured opening wins in the CAF U-17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers, while Somalia held Tanzania to a 1-1 draw in Group C action.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tanzania-and-rwanda-secure-opening-wins-in-u-17-afcon-qualifiers

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